Gilbert vs Elmer

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gilbert

Boy #1,397 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright pledge, noble hostage"

Origin: Old German (Gisilbert)

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Boy #1,169 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble and famous"

Origin: Old English

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Gilbert Rank #1,397

Elmer Rank #1,169

Elmer is more popular, ranked #1169 vs #1397 for Gilbert.

Is Gilbert or Elmer more popular?

Elmer is more popular, ranked #1169 compared to Gilbert at #1397 in the United States.

What do Gilbert and Elmer mean?

Gilbert means "bright pledge, noble hostage" (Old German (Gisilbert) origin). Elmer means "noble and famous" (Old English origin).

Are Gilbert and Elmer boy or girl names?

Gilbert is primarily a boy name. Elmer is primarily a boy name.